Every person is different and will experience a different rate of weight loss due to a number of different factors such as starting weight, genetics, the implementation OF EXERCISE AND HOW MUCH YOU DEDICATE YOURSELF TO EATING CLEAN!!!!Healthy weight loss occurs at a rate of 2 to 3 lbs per week. Some weeks you will lose more, and some weeks you will lose less and some weeks you might not see any movement at all.

But don't let this discourage you! Have faith in the temporary stall and focus on the other positive changes that are taking place!!!

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My favorite way to keep track of my PROGRESS are NSVs (non-scale victories)! Scales can’t tell you how many more minutes you could get through without stopping, how many more pushups you can do, how much longer you can hold a plank, or how GOOD you feel putting on a smaller size pants!

Today, I want you to think of ONE (or two) NSVs you are proud of since starting your journey!

It took me 10 years to get a 4 year degree.....A little over a year ago, I submitted my LAST assignment as an undergraduate and TODAY is the day that I graduated. The feeling I had couldn't be caught with pictures but we tried!How could it when it took me so long to get to that point....10 years to get a 4 year degree that should have taken 3 since I took classes in high school.That degree, means more to me than the accomplishment of getting a paper to frame or a couple lines to add to my resume.It showed me I could do ANYTHING (Phil 4:13) when I put God first, when I put my fears aside, when I decide enough is enough, when being a better example for little man became stronger than my excuses, when I decided that NOTHING was going to stop me from continuing and FINISHING my degree!!!Now, when I feel like I can't possibly accomplish something, I look back on this moment and I'm like...Remember that time when all odds were against you, when you started pursuing your degree again as a single mom, when you would stay up two nights in a row because of work and school projects, when tears would flow because it seemed like too much and YOU MADE IT HAPPEN ANYWAY???Yeah...You've got this too!My point? That goal, that dream, that life that you think is so far away....IT'S NOT. You have time when you make time. And when you decide enough is enough, you WILL find a way to make it happen!I'm a walking example of what can happen when you never give up & never give in. GET UP > GO OUT and work to make your dreams come true!

Don't look at your circumstances as a reflection of who you are!They don't define you!This doesn't have to be "it"!Have faith, and take steps to change your situation!God has a much bigger plan for your life ♥

There are times when I have so much I want to do and so many people I'd like to help that I get overwhelmed with all the amount of work that needs to be done to the point where I do nothing instead.Or moments where I want to start something new and out of my comfort zone, but see others doing it way better than I think I can so instead of doing it the way only I can, I step back and do nothing instead.I let my mind get the best of me and instead of starting, I stop before I even begin! You know the feeling?! The key word here is START!Like this quote says, it is better to something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly! The magic of your imperfections is that it makes you, YOU!Doing nothing because of fear make no impact in your life and those around you.If you have a God given talent, USE IT! If you have been wanting to start building your dreams DO IT!! We have one life to live and are blessed to wake up every single day with a new chance to do something with it!You don't have to be perfect, you just have to START!!

Day 1: "See You Later"I can't believe it's time to go!!! The "see you later" you were hoping you would never have to say is done and it feels like a band-aid has just been RIPPED off your heart. Would that sum it up? I'm not even sure!

So many emotions happening. I got so attached to this place, this city, and feel like I'm saying goodbye all over again to my love!

We're headed across country and then out of the country to stay with family, and even with everything going on, something was laid on my heart and I just had to share it with you! My hope is that you feel inspired and encouraged today because no matter what we go through when our spouse is gone, we can and will get through this! I promise you, and you'll come out on the other side a stronger person than you were before!

Could you take a few minutes to listen and share with someone you think it might help?

Tears may flow when I least expect it but this verse runs through my mind constantly >>> Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. - John 14:27

It's hard to believe all this is really happening! My heart breaks but at the same time is happy for what is to come! Before, a time like this would have crumbled me, but this time around is different! I have purpose, I have a passion to work with, and I am confident that our future is going to be amazing! No amount of time away from each other, no lack of communication, and no deployment can take that from us!

I know it that might not make sense, and I didn't know how to put it into written words so I decided to talk about it in this video here:

Have you ever had a song that connected with you on every single level? That touched your soul to the point where no matter what you do, your emotions will get the best of you and the tears are not going to stop flowing? This song below was that song for me and I wanted to share it with you. Whether you are feeling broken or not right now, there has been a time where you thought you couldn't make it. This song ^^^shows you that no matter what your past or your situation right now, your future can be so much brighter!!

What a BEAUTIFUL day! Sun is shining and the weather is sweet! Had such a nice time of fellowship in our church small group! Ricky wasn't with me but when I'm there I never feel alone because of all the loving people surrounding me!

Back home to change and figure out what we can do today that involves anything outside! I'm thinking bubble blowing is on the schedule today lol

I started my day with not just positive thoughts but determined to look for the good in everything and I am blown away with how I feel. No, nothing is perfect but I am finding beauty in life's imperfections and that in itself makes me feel so free!

I know that before I first started this new fitness journey my goal was to get skinny. I wanted to lose inches, lose pounds, and at times I would make unhealthy decisions to try and get me there.

My mindset has completely changed since then! I now strive to get stronger instead of skinnier. I work towards doing more push ups than last week, conquering the pull up bar, or mastering new moves that I've been working on and let me tell you....the difference in how I feel about myself is irreplaceable!

So I encourage you to strive to be better and stronger than you were yesterday instead of focusing on your weight or size. Let getting smaller and toning up just be an awesome side effect! :)

Are you willing to put in the work it takes and the sacrifices you have to make to live the life you want to live?

We talk about wanting to be better, to lose weight, more money, a better job, financial freedom, but we’re not doing the work it takes to get there. We want to get to the next level but the person we have become comfortable being isn’t going to get us there. You say you want to be a millionaire or the best at what you do, but your priorities tell a different story. You would rather sleep than train; rather watch TV than read book for personal development.

For years, I became comfortable with mediocre. I became ok with being ok. I thought that feeling good was enough, I felt safe with just getting by, but that is NOT my mindset anymore. I have made a promise to God, myself, my family, and my team that I will work to bring my A game every single day. B and C game will no longer be an option because what I want to accomplish can’t be done with mediocre, with 80%, or with 90%.

I know some days it’ll be harder than others, and I know I will not be perfect but I will give that everything I have in me to produce the best I can and encourage them to do the same.

This year, no, RIGHT NOW, It’s time to talk less and GRIND MORE. When you feel like you can’t take it anymore that is the moment that doors start opening and opportunities start to arrive, but you can’t give up during that part of the process. Not everything is going to come easy, but I can tell you it is going to be worth it.

I’ve got to say that not every part of my journey has been enjoyable, but I am proud of where I am now because of what I have been through and excited about where I am headed because of what I am doing now.

No matter what you have done, you played a role in getting yourself there, and today you can make the decision that it’s time to get yourself out, to move yourself forward, and lift yourself up. It won’t happen right away, but every step you take is a building block bringing you closer to your goals and dreams. Are you ready?